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NY Times Worthy Personal Essay

Online Nov 3, Nov 10, Nov 17, Nov 24, Dec 8 (5 Sunday Afternoons)2:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific$425Limited Spots

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Getting an essay in the New York Times is the crown jewel of personal essays in terms of bragging rights and future book deals. In this five-week Online NY Times worthy personal essay class, NY Times Modern Love alum Terri Cheney will share her insight into securing this prestigious but elusive prize. Through fun, in class exercises, an informative craft talk, and in-class feedback, you will learn Terri’s secret techniques for approaching this essay, including the unspoken expectations of the format, a compelling romantic hook and a crystal clear theme. By the end of the class you will have everything you need to craft your own New York Times Essay, and send it off to the Big Apple!

NY Times Modern Love In this class you’ll write an essay worthy of the NY Times Modern Love or other essay columns. We’ll workshop one of your essays until it’s perfect. By the end of class, you’ll have a kick-ass essay that is ready to be submitted for publication and a plan of where to submit it. Your goal will be to sell your essay within a couple of weeks after the class ends!

You’ll be well on your way to joining the ranks of the 350 Writing Pad Alums (44 of whom got into the NY Times) who have sold essays and articles with Writing Pad’s help!

You can read some of the essays here: New York Times Modern Love #1,New York Times Modern Love #2, New York Times Modern Love #3,New York Times Modern Love #4, New York Times Modern Love #5, New York Times Modern Love #6, NY Times Well # 1, NY Times Well # 2,  New York Times Well #3, New York Times Well #4, New York Times Well #5, New York Times Well #6, New York Times Well #7, New York Times Well #8, New York Times Well #9, New York Times Well #10, New York Times Well #11, New York Times Well #12, New York Times Well #13, NY Times Style, Los Angeles Magazine, New York Magazine, Bon Appetit, Boston Globe, Brain, Child, Daily Beast, Cosmopolitan, DAME, Elle #1, Elle #2, Elle #3, 5280,Huffington Post #1,Huffington Post #2, Huffington Post #3,LA Times #1, LA Times #2, LA Times #3, LA Times #4, LA Times #5, LA Times #6, LA Times #7, LA Times #8,The Lily #1 (Washington Post), The Lily #2 (Washington Post), Marie Claire #1, Marie Claire #2, Men's Journal, Morning News #1, Morning News #2, Narratively, Nerve, Role Reboot, Salon #1, Salon #2, Salon #3, Salon #4, Salon #5, Salon #6, Salon #7, Salon #8, Salon #9, Salon #10, Salon #11, Salon #12, Salon #13, Salon #14, San Diego Union-Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, Self #1, Self #2, Teen Vogue,  The Beauty Bean, Shine, The Date Report, The Smart Set, Vice, Vogue #1, Vogue #2, Vogue #3, Washington Post #1, Washington Post #2, Washington Post #3, Washington Post #4, Washington Post #5, Washington Post #6, Washington Post #7, Whole Life, Wired.        .

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Terri Cheney

NY Times Modern Love, The Atlantic, Psychology Today, 3 published memoirs

Terri Cheney's essay for the “Modern Love” column of the New York Times was recently adapted for the Amazon TV series, starring Anne Hathaway as Terri. Her personal essay collection, Modern Madness: An Owner’s Manual, was published in Sept. 2020 and was picked as a Barnes & Noble Best of 2020 (Psychology category). Shelf Awareness, the publishing industry newsletter,  said “Cheney has proven herself a master . . . in pinning down her experiences in her writing.” Terri is also the author of the memoir Manic, a New York Times bestseller, which was optioned by HBO, and translated into 8 foreign languages. Publishers Weekly said Manic has, "evocative imagery . . . more than a train-wreck tearjerker, the memoir draws strength from salient observations . . . startlingly lucid descriptions" and the Boston Globe said, "Cheney writes with passionate clarity." It was followed by a prequel, The Dark Side of Innocence: Growing Up Bipolar. Terri’s writing and commentary have been featured in the New York Times, The Atlantic, Glamour, and an ongoing blog for Psychology Today, which has over 1 million views. MORE

“I just wanted to let you know how much I adored Terri's NYT essay class. She was such a kind, nurturing presence as an instructor, and I think her feedback really helped me elevate my story to the next level.”
“Terri is hands down the best instructor I have had to date at WP. And I have enjoyed each previous class. Terri is not only a stellar editor and lecturer but the environment that she builds, the blooming that occurs under her wise mentoring is like watching buds burst forth before your very eyes. No BS. Her authenticity and investment are unparalleled. She is not teaching a class - she is midwifing artists. Each writer's work from idea to essay was astounding. I can't wait for her to return in the fall.”
“Terri created a safe space for honesty and sharing very personal information. Feedback was always excellent and positive. She is wonderful, personally and professionally. She's truly invested in student success!”
“Terri was super attentive and was very generous to read multiple drafts providing edits and comments. She was a great facilitator and created a supportive environment. Her edits were spot on and she helped shape and improve my essay. She is a talented teacher of craft.”

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